Centre for Educational Development at Aarhus University

What happens when differences become a strength and vulnerability becomes a resource? In the Business Development degree programme, there is a deliberate focus on challenging students’ collaboration so they can develop both as individuals…

Since 2022, a research project at Aarhus BSS has been investigating which compositions of study groups can help reduce dropout rates in university degree programmes. The first results, which may hint at the recipe for the perfect study…

A CED study has provided new insights into how biology students use their study groups. Therefore, as part of its student retention strategy, the department has adjusted the organisation of study group work. The initiatives aim to develop…

The study activity model highlights that learning takes place in many different contexts, not only in the classroom. In this article, we explain how the model can be used to strengthen students’ work in study groups, both as a visual tool…

There are many ways to create well-functioning study groups. The CED report presents examples of practice from all faculties at AU, highlights six key factors that influence how study groups work, and explores common challenges in student…